Yeah, it was as good as I thought it would be. The book was equal parts an intimate portrait of Michelle's life, a touching recollection of her relationship with Barack Obama, and a record of momentous and historic occasions in American history. It reads easily, written in a personal and casual prose - which isn't always the case when you read memoirs and autobiographies of historic figures.

I felt seen by the book. It felt real and honest and I found that I learned so much about the Obama presidency, about Michelle as a successful professional woman, and about family, love, and what it means to be successful (for yourself, rather than for others). It humanized a lot of history and showed it through the lens of someone who was there living it, but who frankly really didn't always want to be. I loved her honesty regarding her dislike of politics and political life. It was nice to know the former First Lady wasn't just sugarcoating her family's experience in the political arena, and later in the White House.

I am actually surprised at how much I enjoyed it and how much I feel like I took away from the book. I look forward to reading Barack Obama's A Promised Land next, though I know that will be an altogether different reading experience.